An American Automobile Association (AAA) analysis maintains the national gas price average held steady at $2.18, with state averages experiencing minimal pump impact.
“This summer is no doubt the cheapest at the pump for motorists in more than a decade,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson, said. “The last two months have yielded a national average of $2.14. While we expect to see typical fluctuation, August gas prices are not expected to spike, especially amid increases in COVID-19 cases.”
Gas prices are trending cheaper despite an increase in demand, adding up to 3 percent over last week, gasoline demand measured at 8.8 million barrels per day, which officials said represents the highest reading since the pandemic started.
Per the AAA, Florida experienced the nation’s top weekly fuel price with a 10 cent increase, followed by Utah and Idaho. Washington, D.C. experienced a four cents decrease, with Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Colorado also garnering decreases.
Mississippi recorded the least expensive market gas prices, followed by Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
The AAA noted motorists can locate current gas prices along their route with the AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android.